What happens if we run out of hurricane names?
As expected, 2020 has been a very busy hurricane season in the Atlantic. Fifteen names have already been used, and Vicky’s formation this morning leaves only one more name on the 21-name list for the year: Wilfred.
Tropical Storm Sally forms off Florida coast
Tropical Storm Sally formed Saturday off south Florida, becoming the earliest 18th-named storm on record in an Atlantic hurricane season as it headed toward the Gulf of Mexico amid signs of strengthening further.
Peak day of hurricane season brings plenty of activity in the Atlantic
Today, September 10, is the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season and the map is lit up like a Christmas tree with areas to watch.
2 tropical storms: Rene becomes earliest ‘R’ named storm on record in Atlantic after Paulette forms
The two tropical storms formed Monday. Rene is the earliest 17th named “R” storm in a record-setting hurricane season, breaking the previous record of Rita, which formed Sept. 18, 2005.
Tropical Storm Rene forms, joins Tropical Storm Paulette in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Rene has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa.
Hurricane center monitoring 4 areas for development, including 2 with 'high' chances
The peak of the hurricane season is just days away and forecasters on Sunday have their eyes on four potential areas for tropical development out in the Atlantic basin.
Texans seeing lowest Labor Day weekend gas price average in 16 years
According to AAA Texas, average gas pump prices are the lowest they have been in 16 years concerning Labor Day weekend. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.91 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel.
Hurricane Nana lashes Belize, moves across Guatemala
Hurricane Nana made landfall in Belize early Thursday, pelting a sparsely populated stretch of the Caribbean coast with heavy rain and wind before weakening to a tropical storm.
Operation Blue Roof revived to help with Hurricane Laura recovery
The Operation Blue Roof program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.
Climate change may make extreme hurricane rainfall 5 times more likely in the Caribbean, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Bristol analyzed future projections of hurricane rainfall in the Caribbean and found that climate change could result in extreme hurricane events being as high as five times more likely.
Turkey Leg Hut sending 1,000 turkey legs, supplies to help Hurricane Laura victims
Turkey Leg Hut will help to deliver food, supplies, and equipment to those affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.
Residents worry about help in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
So far 18 deaths in Texas and Louisiana have been attributed to the storm; more than half of those people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from the unsafe operation of generators.
Galveston chef supporting residents affected by Hurricane Laura
A Galveston chef is cooking up assistance for a small town hit hard by Hurricane Laura.
Hurricane Laura evacuees transferred from Convention Center to local shelters
Officials also say that the reception center at Circuit of the Americas is closed and staff is no longer present at the Austin Convention Center.
Austin chainsaw strike teams aid with Hurricane Laura cleanup
Twenty fire departments from across Texas have provided personnel for the chainsaw strike teams, including Austin, Round Rock and Kyle.
Many Hurricane Laura evacuees have returned home, says city
Many evacuees who came to central Texas seeking shelter have returned to their home communities, says the city of Austin.
Tropical Depression Laura still dangerous as it moves through Mid-Mississippi Valley; death toll climbs to 11
The remnants of Hurricane Laura are unleashing heavy rain hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction left along the northwest Gulf Coast.
At least three dead from carbon monoxide poisoning due to generators
At least three people in Port Arthur are dead from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Hurricane Laura topples Louisiana Confederate monument weeks after officials voted to keep it
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury had voted just weeks prior to leave the South’s Defenders Monument on the grounds of the courthouse.
Evacuees to return home after Hurricane Laura
Texas evacuees from Hurricane Laura were allowed to go home Thursday after the storm left no major damage in the area.